Firearms Amendment Regulations 1991 (WA)

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6372   GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA [20 December 1991

1. These regulations may be cited as the Firearms Amendment Regulations

PE305

FIREARMS ACT 1973
FIREARMS AMENDMENT REGULATIONS 1991

Made by the Lieutenant Governor and Deputy of the Governor in Executive

Council on the recommendation of the Commissioner of Police.

Citation

20 December 19911 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 6373

Principal regulations

2. In these regulations the Firearms Regulations 1974* are referred to as the
principal regulations.
[*Reprinted in the Gazette of 17 February 1981 at pp. 663-697. For amend-

ments to 4 April 1991 seep. 230 of 1989 Index to Legislation of Western Australia
and Gazette of 7 September 1990.1

Regulation 26B amended

3. Regulation 26B of the principal regulations is amended—

(a)

in subregulation (la) (b) by deleting "Ruger .223 calibre semi-automatic rifles" and substituting the following—

any firearm of a kind mentioned in subregulation (1) "; and

(b)

in subregulation (lb) by deleting the definition of "self loading rifle" and substituting the following definition—

"self loading rifle" means any firearm of a kind mentioned in

subregulation (1). ".

Schedule amended

4. The Schedule to the principal regulations is amended—

(a) by deleting Forms 1 to 8 and substituting the following forms—

Station MDL No.
Surname Initials

Form 1

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

FIREARMS ACT 1973

Application for a Firearms Licence
Original/Addition

'1pe of Firearm

* Curio * Regulation 25 * High Power * Pistol

A Penalty is Provided under Regulation 23 of the Firearms Regulations 1974 for False or Misleading Information

Part 1—To be Completed by Applicant

I Age
of Postcode
apply for a licence to possess the undermentioned *ffrear,Js in accordance with
the Firearms Act 1973.
I was born at 		on
(Locality and Country) (Date of Birth)

1.    Have you been known under any other name?

2.    If an addition, have you changed your address since last renewal?

3.
Are you the holder of a current W.A. Firearm Licence
If so state number Expiry Date

4.    Are you the holder of a Curio Licence? If so state number

5.    Have you ever been refused a Licence for a Firearm anywhere?

If yes, when and where?

6.    Has your Firearm Licence been revoked or cancelled, or have you been disqualified from holding a Firearm Licence anywhere? If yes, when and

where

7.    Have you been convicted of ANY OFFENCE ANYWHERE, including

TRAFFIC?

8.

Do you suffer from any physical or mental disability that would affect you If yes, state full details

9.    What are your reasons for wishing to possess the firearm?

I certify that all of the above particulars contained in this application are true
and correct.
Signature: 		Witnessing Member:
Date:  Rank & No.

6374   GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA [20 December 1991

PART II—TO BE COMPLETED BY ATTENDING OFFICER

Type of Firearm; Maker's Name; Number on Firearm Calibre.

(1)

(2)
(3)

(4)

[Computer descriptions not to be used]

CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC RECORDS CHECKED *YES/NO
FIREARMS REVOCATION LISTING CHECKED. *YES/NO
* Added to
* Issued Original

Licence No. this day of 19

* Permit Number issued
* no permit required, both parties present.
* Purchased from
* Jointly licensed by 1 Licence No.
* Licensed dealer
* Deceased estate of
Address: 
Fee: $  received General Receipt No. issued

Attending Member: Rank & No.

PART III—TO BE COMPLETED BY AUTHORIZED OFFICER

Result of Application:

Refused/Granted by

(A member of the Police Force authorized by the Commissioner)

Date
If refused, reason for refusal

Restriction, limitation or condition, if applicable

PART IV—TO BE COMPLETED BY OFFICER DI CHARGE OF
POLICE STATION

OFFICER IN CHARGE
FIREARMS BRANCH

PERTH

APPLICATION COMPLETED CHECKED AND FORWARDED

Police Station

Member in Charge

Rank & No.

Date

* Strike out whichever not applicable Form 2
WESTERN AUSTRALIA Original No.

FIREARMS ACT 1973 Original Firearm Licence

This licence is issued to:

Name Date of Birth

Address Postcode under section 16 (a) of the Firearms Act 1973 and entitles the holder to possess, carry and lawfully use the *firearm/firearms identified below subject to any restriction, limitation or condition imposed.

Date of

Make and addition
Description Notation Serial No. Calibre or Disposal
20 December 19911 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 6375

Notice to Licence Holder

Failure to renew a licence after the date of expiry may incur a penalty.

The licensee is responsible for licence renewal whether a renewal notice is

received or not.

Signature of Holder

Licence Number

Date of Issue Date of Expiry
Fee $ Received General Receipt No. .. Issued
Issued by Police Station

(On behalf of the Commissioner of Police)

Form 3

WESTERN AUSTRALIA FIREARMS ACT 1973

(Section 16 (d), (e), (f), (g))

Application for a Licence

A Penalty is provided for false or misleading information under Regulation 23 of the Firearms Regulations 1974

TYPE OF LICENCE (Tick appropriate box)
deal in repair manufacture Shooting
firearms firearms firearms Gallery
To the Officer in Charge Police Station
I,

of hereby apply for a licence in accordance with section 16 (d), (e), (f) or (g)* of the Firearms Act 1973.

THIS PART ONLY TO BE COMPLETED WHERE A LICENCE IS REQUIRED

BY A CORPORATION, FIRM OR PARTNERSHIP

Name of corporation or firm etc. Address

Postcode

trading as

situated at Postcode
Capacity in which applicant employed:

Particulars of each director, member of firm or partnership

Surname Other Names Residential address Date of birth

1.    Does the corporation hold any licence under the Firearms Act 1973? If so, give details

2.    Has the corporation ever been refused a licence

If so, when and where?

THIS PART TO BE COMPLETED IN RESPECT OF THE NATURAL PERSON

WHO IS THE APPLICANT FOR THE LICENCE

TRADING NAME:

ADDRESS OF PREMISES:

Date of Birth Place of Birth—Town and Country Occupation

Previous Addresses over past two years:

  1. GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA [20 December 1991

    Name and Addresses of employers over past two years:

    1.  Are you the holder of a current licence issued under the Firearms

    Act 1973

If so, state number Expiry Date

2.   Have you ever been refused a licence anywhere?

If so, when and where?

3.   Has a licence issued to you ever been revoked or cancelled or have you been disqualified from holding a licence?

If so, when and where?

4.   Have you been convicted of any offence anywhere? If so, give full details

5.   Have you been convicted of any other offence anywhere? If so, give full details

6.   Have you been known under any other name?

I certify that all the particulars contained in this application are true and

correct.

Signature Witnessing Officer:
Date: 
 Rank & No  •
*Strike out whichever not applicable.

POLICE USE ONLY

Result of Application:

Refused/Granted by

(A member of the Police Force authorized by the Commissioner)

If refused, reason for refusal
Restriction, limitation or condition, if applicable

Receipt Number for fee of $ issued this day of 19

Police Station

(A member of the Police Force)

Licence No. issued this day (Date)

Surname

Initials

Form 4

WESTERN AUSTRALIA FIREARMS ACT 1973

Application for a Duplicate Licence

OFFICER IN CHARGE
FIREARMS BRANCH
POLICE HEADQUARTERS
2 ADELAIDE TERRACE

EAST PERTH 6004

(NAME IN FULL Block Letters. Underline Surname)

Date of Birth

Address Postcode
hereby apply for a duplicate issue of my
Licence No. which has been *LOST/STOLEN/

DESTROYED.
I enclose the required fee (by *cheque/money order/postal note) in payment
thereof.
*Strike out whichever not applicable

Signed

Date

Note: This form together with the required fee to be posted by the applicant to Officer in Charge, Firearms Branch, Police Headquarters, 2 Adelaide Thrrace, East Perth 6004.

20 December 19911 6377

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA

OFFICE USE ONLY

Licence No. issued
Date of expiry Date of Duplicate issue Receipt No.
Signature
Officer in Charge
FIREARMS BRANCH

Surname

Initials

Form 5

WESTERN AUSTRALIA Original
FIREARMS ACT 1973 Addition

Application for a Corporate Licence

PA Penalty is Provided under Regulation 23 of the Firearm Regulations 1974

for False or Misleading Information

To the Officer in Charge Police Station
I, D.O.B. of

hereby apply on behalf of

trading as situated at

for a Corporate Licence in accordance with

Section 16 (c) of the Firearms Act 1973.

¶1'pe of Firearms Maker's Name Number on Firearm Calibre
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

I certify that the above particulars contained in this application are true and

correct.

Signature Witnessing Officer
Date Rank & No.
POLICE USE ONLY
Result of application:  Refused/Granted By Date

(A member of the Police Force authorized by the Commissioner)

-

If refused, reason for refusal
Restriction, limitation or condition, if applicable
Original licence No. 		Issued Date

REMAINDER OF FORM TO BE COMPLETED BY ATTENDING OFFICER

Added to Licence No. this day of 19
Permit Number issued.
*No permit required, both parties present.
Purchased from
Address 		F.A.L. No./Dealers No.
Attending Officer General Receipt Number issued
Station
Rank Number
*Strike out whichever not applicable. "; and

6378   GOVERNMENT GAZE1 IL, WA [20 December 1991

(b) by deleting Form 16 and substituting the following form—

Form 16

(Section 17)

WESTERN AUSTRALIA Surname
FIREARMS ACT 1973 Initials

Application for a lbmporary Permit

A Penalty is Provided under Regulation 23 of the Firearms Regulations 1974

for False or Misleading Information
of

Postcode Date of Birth

hereby apply for a temporary permit under Section 17 of the Firearms Act 1973

and Regulations.

*To possess and carry, or/To possess, carry and lawfully use the following

firearms and ammunition—

Type of Firearm Maker's Name Number on Firearm Calibre

owned by licensed by

for the period commencing on the day of 19

and expiring on the day of 19

for the purpose of
1. Have you ever been known under any other name?

2.   Are you currently the holder of a Firearms Licence?

If yes, state licence number Expiry Date

3. Have you ever been refused a Firearm Licence or Permit any-

where? YES/NO

If yes, when and where?

4.   Has a Firearm Licence issued to you ever been revoked or cancelled or have

you been disqualified from holding a Firearm Licence anywhere?

If so, when and where

5. Have you been convicted of any other offences anywhere? (including

traffic) YES/NO

If so, give full details

6. Do you suffer from any physical or mental disability that would affect you

in the control of a firearm?

If so, state details

I certify that the above particulars contained in this application are true and correct:

Signature of Applicant Witnessing Officer
Date Rank Number

POLICE USE ONLY

Result of application: Refused/Granted Date

(A member of the Police Force authorized by the Commissioner)

If refused, reason for refusal

Permit number issued this day of 19

Attending Officer

Rank No.

Station

*Strike out whichever not applicable

Recommended—

B. BULL, Commissioner of Police.

By the Lieutenant Governor and Deputy of the Governor's Command,

L. M. AULD, Clerk of the Council.

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